Computer game developer Electronic Arts (Thursday, Oct. 28; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.): The world’s largest computer game developer will give a tour of the company’s Redwood City headquarters, where visitors will view and discuss production suites, recording studios and other technical areas.

Live sound and speaker system maker Meyer Sound Laboratories (Friday, Oct. 29; 9 a.m. - 1 .pm.): This is one of the audio industry’s highest-end manufacturers of professional loud speakers for sound reinforcement.

Recording and post-production facility Fantasy Studios/Saul Zaentz Film Center (Friday, Oct. 29; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.): One of the Bay Area’s largest recording/post-production facilities has done post for such Oscar-winning films as “Amadeus” and “The English Patient.”

Media academic facility Ex’pression College for Digital Arts & Center For New Music & Audio Technologies (Saturday, Oct. 30; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.): This is a private school focused on entertainment technology. The curriculum includes audio recording, animation and sound design.

Audium (Saturday, Oct. 30; 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.): A purpose-built, multichannel performance space, Audium was designed 38 years ago as a venue for composer Stan Shaff. Outfitted with more than 300 speakers, which Shaff engages for stirring improvisational performances, Audium will provide advice to artists, producers and engineers who consider multichannel sound a contemporary innovation.

I've gotten involved in surround sound as a music producer, mixer, and user consultant, all at once. This month, I'd like to share what I've been finding about how we are using the subwoofer and the LFE (low frequency effects) channel.